NetApp storage is great - not the fastest platform in the world, but very nice for manageability, and the snapshot/flexclone functionality is the best in the industry. I recommend using NFS for maximum simplicity. Thanks, Matt -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Ben Wittmeier Sent: Thu 3/12/2009 4:54 PM To: oracle-l Subject: NetApp SnapManager - Solution for test db creation and storage reduction Does anyone have experience with NetApp? (see the url below) I'm looking for feedback on good or bad experiences, customer service, issues found with the technology, etc. Is this a good direction? http://www.netapp.com/us/company/news/news-rel-20090120-snap-manager.htm l Many thanks in advance, Ben This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l